🗳️ Bet on South Down Elections: Data, Insights & Tips

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Welcome to South Down's electoral battleground from a betting perspective. Whether you have used a betting site to place bets on political markets before or not, you'll gain invaluable insights into past general election results, voter turnout, and betting options. Discover how to leverage this information at top political betting sites to make informed decisions on South Down Constituency betting and general election betting..

Bet Smart on South Down Elections: Your Ultimate Guide!

📊🎲 Ready to place a bet on the South Down Elections? Dive into our guide for all you need to know about previous results and where to bet!

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Current Betting Odds

Betting odds for the constituency of South Down may not always be available, but as and when a market is active the odds will be displayed below.

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Things to Consider

When betting on local elections in South Down, consider the political climate, candidate popularity, historical voting patterns, local issues, and recent polls. Understanding these factors can provide insights into potential outcomes, guiding more informed betting decisions.

👤 Candidate Profiles: Research the backgrounds, policies, and popularity of the candidates.
📊 Historical Voting Patterns: Analyze past election results in South Down for trends.
🏘️ Local Issues: Understand the key issues affecting South Down residents.
📈 Polling Data: Look at the latest polls for insights into potential outcomes.
🌍 Political Climate: Consider the national and local political environment.
📢 Campaign Strategies: Evaluate the effectiveness of candidates' campaign strategies.
👥 Voter Turnout: Consider how South Downturnout could impact the election results.
💸 Bookmakers' Odds: Compare odds from different political betting sites for value.
💬 Social Media Sentiment: Gauge public opinion and sentiment towards candidates on social media.
🤝 Endorsements: Note any significant endorsements or support from influential figures or organizations.
🎤 Debates and Public Appearances: Assess candidates' performances in debates and public appearances.
📜 Election Regulations: Be aware of any changes to election laws or voting procedures that could affect the outcome.

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Constituency Information

South Down is a parliamentary constituency in the UK House of Commons, currently represented by Chris Hazzard of Sinn Féin. Covering the Mourne Mountains and Downpatrick, the constituency was first created in 1885 from the southern section of Down. After being merged back into Down in 1922, South Down was re-established in 1950, composed mainly of the mid and southern areas of County Down.

The constituency was scaled down in 1983 due to an expansion of Northern Ireland's constituencies. Following recommended boundary modifications and subsequent public consultations, the most recent changes resulted in the transfer of four wards around Ballynahinch to Strangford in 2008.

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The South Antrim seat was re-created in 1950. The seat was created from the previous Down seat.

By Wereon - Own work, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1875314

2019 Election Results

Explore the pivotal data and highlights from South Down 2019 General Election, revealing voter trends and key outcomes that shaped the constituency.

Voting Data

Sinn Fein held the seat after Chris Hazzard earned 32.4% of the vote
Hazzard would pick up 16,137 votes and by comparison Michael Savage of the SDLP would collect 14,517.
This meant a majority of 1,620 votes and a difference of 3.3% in percentage terms.
Even though Sinn Fein would hold onto their seat, their vote share would decrease by 7.5%
The seat was keenly contested by three parties and the DUP would finish third, with Glynn Hanna earning 7,619 votes
The turnout for the seat was 62.9% - down 4.3% on 2017

Candidate Data	Party	Gender	Number of votes	Share (%)	Change vs. 2017 (% points)
Chris Hazzard	Sinn Fein	Male	16,137	32.40%	-7.5
Michael Savage	Social Democratic and Labour Party	Male	14,517	29.20%	-6
Glyn Hanna	Democratic Unionist Party	Male	7,619	15.30%	-2.1
Patrick Brown	Alliance	Male	6,916	13.90%	10.3
Jill Macauley	Ulster Unionist Party	Female	3,307	6.60%	2.7
Paul Brady	Aontú	Male	1,266	2.50%	0

Statistics & Turnout Information

With a votes majority of 1,620 from the 49,762 cast, the majority in percentage terms was 3.3%, making South Down the 605th safest seat in the 2019 General Election.

South Down Majority Data
Votes	1,620
Percent	3.30%
Rank (1 = highest %)	605

Voter turnout for the South Down seat was at 62.9%. This figure was up 1.1% on the region as a whole and down 4.3% when compared to the same seat in 2017. From a UK-wide perspective it was down 4.4% when compared to the average turnout for 2017.

South Down Turnout Data
Constituency	62.90%
Region	61.80%
UK	67.30%
Constituency in 2017	67.20%
Size of electorate	79,175
Valid votes cast	49,762

By Election Betting and Wards

The wards within the Constituency are currently:

Abbey
Annalong
Ballydugan
Ballyward
Banbridge East
Binnian
Burren
Castlewellan
Cathedral
Crossgar and Killyleagh
Damolly
Derryboy
Derryleckagh
Donard
Dromara
Drumaness
Dundrum
Gransha
Hilltown
Kilkeel
Knocknashinna
Lecale
Lisnacree
Loughbrickland
Mayobridge
Murlough
Quoile
Rathfriland
Rostrevor
St. Patrick's
Strangford
Tollymore
Warrenpoint

How To Bet

Betting on local constituency markets during general elections offers a unique way to engage with political events. To navigate this, the best political betting sites such as Smarkets and SBK Sportsbook provide platforms tailored for such activities. Here's a concise guide to placing a bet on these markets:

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Register and Verify: Sign up on a reputable political betting site like Smarkets or SBK Sportsbook. Complete any necessary verification processes.
Deposit Funds: Add funds to your account using the available payment methods.
Find the Market: Navigate to the political betting section and locate the local constituency markets for the general election.
Research: Conduct thorough research on the constituency you wish to bet on, considering recent polls, historical outcomes, and current political climate.
Place Your Bet: Select the market, choose your bet type, and decide on the stake. Confirm your bet.
Monitor the Election: Keep an eye on election updates and news that might affect the outcome of your chosen market.

Remember, betting should be done responsibly, and it's important to be informed about the political landscape to make educated decisions.

Editorial Team and Resources

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Data Sources:

A range of data sources were consulted for this article, pertaining to our editorial guide and they include, the Commons Library, Wikipedia and various betting sites.

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